Mark Williams to miss several months after shoulder surgery
12.9.26 Phoenix
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn left shoulder labrum and is expected to miss several months. The 24-year-old was coming off his healthiest NBA season, averaging 11.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 60 games. Phoenix will likely rely on Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach at center in his absence.
Thompson agrees to five-year, $208M extension with Rockets
4.9.26 Houston
Amen Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale extension with the Houston Rockets, including a 10% trade kicker, keeping him under contract through 2032. The 23-year-old guard is coming off a breakout season in which he averaged 18.3 points, 7 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.5 steals, further solidifying Houston's young core.
NBA hands Clippers severe penalties over Leonard case
3.9.26 LA Clipp.
The NBA punished the Clippers for salary-cap circumvention violations involving Kawhi Leonard, stripping the team of five future first-round picks and imposing a $30 million fine. Owner Steve Ballmer received a one-year suspension, while other executives also were suspended, and Leonard was fined $700,000. The Clippers rejected the findings and vowed to challenge the penalties.
Warriors face lingering concerns over Curry's knee
2.9.26 Gold. St.
The Golden State Warriors are entering the season with a flawed roster and growing concerns about Stephen Curry's right knee. Although Curry expects to play more than 70 games, his history of setbacks and age could lead Golden State to manage his workload. With the team relying heavily on Curry amid questions surrounding Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, keeping him healthy will be crucial to their playoff hopes.
Shaedon Sharpe expected to miss six months with torn meniscus
25.8.26 Portland
Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during an offseason workout and is expected to miss about six months. The 23-year-old averaged 20.8 points last season and is entering the first year of a four-year, $90 million extension.
Dereck Lively making positive progress in foot recovery
17.8.26 Dallas
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is making encouraging progress in his recovery from a season-ending right foot injury. While there is no official return timeline, Dallas hopes Lively will be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.
Doncic says he is 100% healthy
4.8.26 LA Lakers
Luka Doncic says he has fully recovered from the hamstring injury that ended his 2025-26 season early and is 100% healthy heading into 2026-27. After taking time away from basketball to focus on rehabilitation, Doncic says he is motivated to return and embrace his role as the Lakers' franchise leader following LeBron James' departure.
Mouhamed Gueye undergoes foot surgery
16.7.26 Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye underwent surgery to repair a fractured left foot suffered during a workout on July 8. The team said his recovery will be reassessed in three to four months, putting his availability for the start of the 2026-27 season in doubt. Gueye appeared in 77 games last season, averaging 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds.
Brunson undergoes wrist surgery
8.7.26 New York
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson underwent surgery on his left wrist after playing through the injury during the team's championship run. The NBA Finals MVP is expected to resume basketball activities later this summer. Brunson averaged 32.6 points in the Finals, including a 45-point performance in the title-clinching game, as he helped lead the Knicks to their first NBA championship in 53 years.
Butler aims to finish career with Warriors
28.6.26 Gold. St.
Jimmy Butler says he expects to return stronger than ever from his ACL injury and hopes to retire with the Warriors. While his recovery is progressing steadily, he is still months away from a return and is unlikely to be back until around midseason. Entering the final year of his contract, Butler acknowledged trade speculation but said he remains focused on helping Golden State contend.
Knicks rally past Spurs in Game 1
4.6.26 New York
The New York Knicks overcame a 14-point second-half deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson led the comeback with 30 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 12 rebounds. The Knicks closed the game on an 11-0 run and extended their playoff winning streak to 12 games, tying the second-longest postseason streak in NBA history.
Robinson questionable for NBA Finals opener
3.6.26 New York
Mitchell Robinson is listed as questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs after undergoing surgery last week to repair a broken finger on his right hand. Robinson participated in light drills during media day and is eager to play, but he still needs medical clearance from the Knicks. The veteran center has appeared in 13 playoff games this postseason, providing valuable rebounding and defense off the bench.